Employment

Looking for help finding employment or voluntary experience

Career Connect

provides 13 to 19-year-olds with vacancies, training and education guidance and support.

Child Employment – Work Permits

The types of work children can perform are regulated by local byelaws and national legislation.

Jobcentre Plus

Finding a job and contact details for your local Jobcentre Plus

KAGS(Knowsley Advice, Guidance and Support)

Are you in Year 11 or Not in Education, Employment or Training ( ) & need help with making your next step into employment, training or education? If you are young person with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities we can put you in touch with a relevant specialist adviser.

Knowsley Chamber Business Support

Can offer support and guidance to help you start your own business; apply for funding; etc.

Knowsley Supported Internship Programme

The Supported Internship Programme is a partnership between Knowsley Community College and Knowsley Council, aimed at giving young people (aged 16-25) with an Education, Health and Care Plan ( ) the opportunity to gain valuable work experience, which could lead to future employment or voluntary work.

Knowsley Works

Can help if you are a Knowsley resident looking for work or training.

National Careers Service

The National Careers Service provides information, advice and guidance to help you make decisions on learning, training and work opportunities. The service offers confidential and impartial advice. This is supported by qualified careers advisers.

National Citizen Service (NCS)

National Citizen Service (NCS) is a way for 15 to 17 year olds living in England and Northern Ireland to make extraordinary friendships, learn the skills they don’t teach you in class and create unforgettable memories. NCS is a unique two or three week full-time programme focused around fun and discovery, plus 30 hours committed to a community project that benefits both young people and society.

Prince's Trust - Inspiring young lives

Need help in the North West? We run programmes to help young people who are working less than 16 hours a week, and who want to get their lives working.

The Knowsley Apprentice

Have you left school and are considering what to do next? Or are you looking for full time work? If you are, Knowsley Apprentice could be just what you’re looking for. No qualifications or experience are required, just plenty of enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

Youth Employment Gateway

Aged 18-24. Whether you are ready to begin work immediately, need help to get to this point or sit somewhere in between, the YEG programme may be for you.

Supported Employment & Training

Opportunities for young people and adults with Special Educational Needs an...

Volunteering Opportunities

Services and organisations that can offer you voluntary work or can help y...